Posts Filed Under: “public art”

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The Public Art that Lives Under the Gardiner

The Under Gardiner project isn't the first effort to transform the otherwise bleak expanse.

By Beatrice Paez May. 5th, 12:00 pm

This Public Art Installation Packs Canada’s History into Stamps

The postmaster lives on.

By Beatrice Paez Apr. 21st, 10:10 am

ArtVenturist: Roaming Rabbits

Let the rabbits run free, for the sake of Easter.

By Beatrice Paez Mar. 24th, 10:00 am

ArtVenturist: Spin City

Chase after that waterfall.

By Beatrice Paez Mar. 10th, 12:00 pm

ArtVenturist: Beach Bound in Winter

The beach is *thataway*.

By Beatrice Paez • Photo by Josh AllsoppFeb. 25th, 10:00 am

ArtVenturist: Ilan Sandler Asks What’s Your Name?

ArtVenturist is a new column where we explore public art throughout the city.

By Beatrice Paez Jan. 28th, 9:00 am

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Public Art Caught in Middle of Muzik Nightclub Negotiations

Daughter of sculptor E.B. Cox claims the statues are being held "hostage" to gain leverage in lucrative lease negotiation.

By Jacob Lorinc Jan. 21st, 3:30 pm

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ArtVenturist: Coupland’s Red Canoe

Tom Thomson would approve, if he was comfortable around canoes again.

By Beatrice Paez Jan. 14th, 1:00 pm

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Torontoist Explains: Public Art Funding

We look at how the City adds to its expanding collection of public art

By Beatrice Paez Jan. 14th, 11:45 am

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New Union Station Glass Installation Lets the Darkness Through

Worthwhile public art doesn't always have to be uplifiting, and the Union Station stained glass is a great example.

By Mark Mann Jun. 29th, 11:45 am

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Crowdsourcing the City’s Narrative

How one Montreal woman's Facebook group became an unlikely place for Torontonians to group together.

By Kelli Korducki Mar. 31st, 12:15 pm

A New Toy Rocket for the Junction Triangle

The creative force behind Cuppa Coffee Animation are repurposing an old structure into a massive piece of public art.

By Kaitlin Wright • Photos by Giordano CiampiniMar. 3rd, 1:30 pm

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These Aren’t Your Average Lifeguard Stations

Winners of the Winter Stations Design Competition will bring some warmth to the cold Toronto shoreline.

By Peter Goffin Jan. 13th, 1:30 pm

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Historicist: Here Comes the Equestrian Statue

Toronto erects a statue of King Edward VII—in 1969.

By David Wencer Dec. 6th, 12:00 pm

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Meet a Toronto Mayor: William Dennison

His retail politics and "concern for the taxpayer's dollar" endeared him to the public, but Dennison increasingly found himself behind the times.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 8th, 11:00 am

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Spotted: The Colourful Lights of Mt. Dennis

Streetlamp art installation Nyctophilia lights up the night in rainbow hues.

By Graeme Bayliss Jul. 31st, 2:40 pm

Creating Murals, Step by Step

A class helps aspiring wall painters learn the art the of the mural.

By Chris Riddell Apr. 30th, 9:30 am

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Spotted: A Weird Candy Creature

A new art installation brings some sweetness to Brookfield Place.

By Steve Kupferman Feb. 28th, 3:10 pm